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As London Councils are challenged to further increase higher rates of cycling in their boroughs, their efforts are supported by initiatives from London's central government.
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan and the GLA, in an effort to reduce pressure on roads and public transport has set a target to reduce car journeys by 3 million per day by 2041.
The Mayor's plan envisions 80 per cent of journeys will be made by public transport, walking or cycling, with enough cycling infrastructure in place to provide 70 per cent of Londoners with access to a safe cycle route within 400 metres of their home.
Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils are investing heavily into cycling infrastructure programmes to support these targets and generally agree cycling offers significant upside to alleviate road traffic issues by increasing cycle journeys over cars, while also creating 'greener' transport options that support clean air initiatives.
Along with more dedicated cycle routes, bicycle hire schemes, cycle parking facilities and education, London Councils have been tasked to deliver sufficient numbers of cycle skills training programmes to their communities to increase overall cycle journeys in their boroughs.
But is it enough? Will investment in these initiatives, along with improvements in cycling infrastructure, result in a modal shift in increased cycling journeys within London's respective boroughs?
Some Councils, such as Lambeth, Southwark and Hackney are driving higher rates of cycling activity through increased course levels, promotions and events. But Boroughs are also under intense pressure to provide evidence their investment in cycle skills training programs results in greater cycle journeys. There are success stories. Sutton Council's three year investment in their Smarter Travel program increased cycling by 75%.
A recent survey from Cycle Confident provided statistics supporting this to be the case. The survey was directed at 1539 adults living in one of 12 London boroughs who had taken a Cycle Skills training session from Cycle Confident in the last 7 years.
In answer to the key question of whether cycle skills training increased activity, 69 per cent of respondents stated their personal cycling activity increased after cycle instruction.
A follow on question provided further insights into cycling habits with 69 per cent stating their cycling activity increased between 1x more per month (11.44%), 2-3x per month (17.6%) to as much as 4x more per week (10.75%).
When asked if providing more Cycle Skills training would result in more people cycling in their area, 85.4% agreed with this question.
Respondents also agreed overwhelmingly when asked if they would like their Borough to provide more Cycle Skills training courses, with 88 per cent in the affirmative. This high number may be in response to concerns of budding cyclists who wish to cycle more but are put off by a number of factors, such as fear of busy roads or lack of cycling infrastructure.
The majority of London councils offer two free sessions per adult. However converting a new cyclist with basic skills learned in entry-level cycle training classes, to one who can confidently ride in busy London traffic, is a real challenge.
David Showell, MD of Cycle Confident says "Converting weekend leisure cyclists into weekday riders making local journeys or commuting to work is key to delivering modal shift in London's Boroughs."
Showell went on to say, "Cycle instruction is key. It delivers a good foundation to begin a lifelong cycling journey. But adults and children also need to be able to practice their new skills and build confidence before moving onto London's busy roads.
Helen Hayes, MP of Dulwich and West Norwood, who recently took a cycle skills training course stated "The key to encouraging more Londoners to use cycling for every day travel is in my view both delivering significant investment in infrastructure to make our roads safer, and continuing free access to high quality training to give people the skills and confidence to cycle safely. I would never have felt confident enough to take my bike out on the road without the training I took part in, which made a huge difference."
This seeming lack of confidence can be seen in the question regarding why more Londoners don't cycle in their areas and addresses the issue of personal safety. While cyclists are willing to invest in further lessons with a view to increasing their cycling activity, 78 per cent said the reasons they didn't cycle more was due to three key issues; 1) fear of cycling on busy roads, 56%; 2) lack of cycle lanes and quiet ways, 21%; and 3) not having sufficient cycle skills to ride with confidence on roads, 17%.
In answer to what type of cycling was preferred, 63% of respondents use their bicycle for leisure activities. This would assume many leisure cyclists ride their bikes during weekends, in parks, on bikes paths or quiet roads, rather than in traffic. In order to convert this group to commuter cycling, advanced, on-road training needs to be combined with further investment in cycling infrastructure to make sustainable gains in modal shift.
With TfL's continued investment in London's cycling initiatives, even modest increases in cycling activity, for example, from 2% to 5% are doable. This growth target is not just UK centric. Other European countries are also heavily supporting initiatives to increase cycling journeys.
France currently has a modal breakdown where on average, 2% of journeys take place by bike, but the head of their National Bicycle Council believes that 14-17% of all journeys is a realistic target.
Some UK and European cities have far higher rates of journeys by bike regardless of rain, cold or hilly terrain. For instance, the UK has its share of rain but Cambridge (100,000 inhabitants) enjoys 27% of journeys made by bike, with Oxford at 17%. In London during rush hour, it's estimated 32% of all road users are cyclists.
Parma, Italy (176,000 inhabitants) at 19%, is as high as Amsterdam for cycling journeys. Västerås, Sweden (115,000 inhabitants) which is very cold in winter has 33% while Basel, Switzerland, (230,000 inhabitants), 23%.
The safety of a cyclist depends on a number of factors: their visibility to larger road users such as automobiles, motorist behaviour, unbroken road surface, clear signage, and separation from vehicles.
While cyclists are more vulnerable than heavier road users, physical and mental aptitude plays a part in their cycling experience. Good judgement, ability to anticipate problems before they occur, road sense and mastery of the bicycle such as balance and agility, play a great part in the cyclist having a safe journey. The delivery of National Standard Cycle Training as a foundation course is a key component to their continued safety.
Cycle Confident has played an integral part in London's transformation into a burgeoning cycling city. As the leader in London's Cycle Skills training sector for 10 years, Cycle Confident has trained over 75,000 children, 46,000 adults, and 15,000 HGV drivers as part of its remit to London's Boroughs.
It continues to invest in its tech platform to deliver robust reporting back to its clients' and uses data analysis to react quickly to Council client's changing needs while delivering quality customer service to its retail customers.
In the near future Cycle Confident will be announcing new initiatives in Balance Bike Teacher Training (BBTT) and continues to develop new training programs to add to London's growing reputation as a cycling-friendly city.
Cycling is by far the most efficient way to get around for the majority of city dwellers in terms of time and cost. Every time you choose your bike over public transport or your car, you are saving money. For ease of comparison, we've done some educated estimates to compare the cost of using the tube and cycling to travel to work in London.
An annual travelcard for zones 1 to 2 is currently going for £1,320. Swapping for a bike equates to about 15 km round trip each day for most people (estimation aided by TfL's geographically accurate map of of the London Tube and rail lines).
Assuming you are cycling into work 15 km each day, 5 days a week, all year round, you are looking at around £100 bike maintenance cost at most. For that amount of cycling, you will probably get yourself a quality bike along with accessories all for under £400. So for your first year of cycling into work in zones 1 to 2, it's fair to say you can be looking at a saving of £820! And of course it only gets better from hereon in as you don't have to buy a brand new bike every year.
If you are travelling between zones 3 and 4 or 2 and 3 instead, your annual travelcard for the tube is cheaper at £988. The practical distance you cover in these zones is around 10 km round trip each day. The bike maintenance cost for the year will be proportionally lower at around £66. Let's make the (possibly sweeping) assumption that you are less keen on spending as much money on bikes and accessories as well, so might spend £300 altogether. In this scenario, you are still saving a whooping £622 in the first year!
Beat the traffic jam with cycling. Depending on where you live (and this is mostly true in cities), cycling can often get you to places much faster than motorised vehicles can. You don't even need Bradley Wiggins' legs or lungs! You can often access shortcuts not open to motorised traffic for an even more tranquil journey.
How about all that time you spend waiting for a train or bus? Without a doubt, using that time getting physical exercise on your bike is of much more benefit. The added bonus is that you are more in control of your journey; you can start your journey whenever you feel like it, know how long it's going to take and no one will go on strike on you.
All the evidence shows that consistent, weekly exercise benefits the health of both body and mind. It's a great option to combine your commute with exercise, thereby killing two birds with one stone, or you might just want to soak up the endless scenery as you zip along a country road.
Cycling is also a particular favourite for those looking for low impact exercise to limit aggravating overuse injuries from running and squash, for example.
You can spend as little or as much money as you want on your bike and cycling specific clothes and accessories. However, going out for a cycle ride costs you nothing other than your own energy! There's no monthly membership, entry fee or any obligation to use any consumables.
Who would have thought you can get tax free transport every day? Your employer just needs to have signed up with the Cycle to Work Scheme. You will then have a budget to purchase your bike and necessary accessories such as lights, locks, helmet, etc which will all be tax free! For exact details and eligibility, visit their website.
What you do with the money you've saved is up to you, obviously. You could buy more bike stuff or you could sponsor a bike with the charity we are supporting: The Bike Project. They fix up second-hand bikes and donate them to refugees and asylum seekers. Some of the bikes that they receive go on to be sold through The Bike Shop to ensure long-term sustainability. A bike is also donated to a refugee or asylum seeker for each bike sold. Pass on the cycling love, people!
The approach to getting unlost depends on your priorities. Do you want to avoid a gigantic mountain range, do you want to finish the ride before sunset or are you so tired that you need to find the shortest or quickest way home? You may wish to find your way back to your original route, though sometimes it's better to make a diversion altogether.
There's no silver bullet solution so it's best to anticipate the likely difficulties you may face before you set off so when you're really tired, you've already got a rough idea what to do next.
Most of us nowadays have a smartphone that has a GPS. You may want to think about getting an app where you can cache maps so you can use it offline to limit data usage (especially useful when you're abroad). Keep an eye on the phone battery life though. Depending on how lost you are, you may need to ration your phone battery over a long duration to get yourself home.
You can of course ask people for direction. However, be wary – they may only drive so when they say the next village is about 20 minutes away, that might be an hour of cycling!
You may sometimes find pinned up maps outside churches or village halls on a noticeboard. They probably won't be able to guide you to the finish but might get you to the next settlement where you can find more resources to help you out.
Until we learn how to talk to migrating birds which have an amazing sense of direction, we'll need to resort to more mainstream methods of finding north . What if you haven't got a working smartphone or don't have a compass? There are a few reliable methods to find north but you'll need to have a paper map on you for reference (or only intend to ride in a general direction).
This is just to show you how little you need to find your way (but if you really think you'll use these methods, you'll need to research them further). In the daytime, you can use a stick and a couple of stones to find north but you need strong enough sunlight to cast a distinct shadow and it will take you over 15 minutes each time to get a relatively accurate reading. A better combo is to have an analogue watch and a line of sight of the sun; there's an adjustment you need to make depending if you are in the northern or southern hemisphere.
After nightfall, you can still find your direction and it can be surprisingly easy. If you're in the northern hemisphere, the North Star (Polaris) will point you north while, if you're in the southern hemisphere, the Southern Cross constellation will point you south. Having said that, if you're in the UK, you'll have to hope light pollution or cloud don't get in the way first.
To minimise the chances of getting lost in the first place, check out our guide to some resources to plan your ride. It's useful to have a plan B which involves cutting the ride short or taking the train (though this does make for an easy way out that could tempt the less hardy into ditching their own challenge).
Hopefully, you won't have to resort to reading constellations but it's a good trick to have up your sleeve. A not so useful tip but a comforting backup plan is to have the stamina to just keep riding.
Let's start by sorting out the elephant in the room. Those pro cyclists who whizzed round the Tour of Britain sometimes go out for 3 hour recovery rides and probably cover 100 km in that time. Their long rides are very different to our long rides. Moreover, the distance of a ride is only one indication of a ride's difficulty; a very hilly route can throw a spanner in the works.
If you only normally cycle to your local shops, in the park or have short commutes into work, 50 km will be a good challenging distance to aim for (for comparison's sake, a 3 hour ride if your route is short but very hilly).
You should have some experience of riding 50+ km with no trouble before trying this. It's probably a good idea that you also have more experienced cyclists with you.
Now we're talking! Let's hope there's something waiting for you at the end of this ride by way of celebration, be it a bottle of champagne, a crowd of friends and family or a homemade meal.
This is the point where we tell you to check with your doctor before tackling big, extreme challenges.
If you are just starting out with challenging rides and are setting yourself some ambitious goals, look up any of these: Audax, Trans Am Bike Race, Tour Divide, Transcontinental and Indian Pacific Wheel Race. Everesting is an odd one out where the logistics of route planning and refuel is simplified. For any of these, you will need to bring your determination, a sense of humour and possibly friends who can tolerate your singing.
We've published a blog on the basics of route planning already which you can find here. However, for a long ride through a rural area, there are other preparations which will help.
You will probably want to pass through villages rather than potentially busy towns to restock provisions. If you think you'll be really strapped for time, look at passing through linear rather than clustered settlements where you can simply ride slowly through and shops, etc, will be on your route.
Then there's the question of gradients. There are a couple of things you can see clearly on maps which indicate potentially flatter roads or cycleways. Most railways tend to follow flat terrain as trains don't do too well on steep gradients. Look out for cycleways that run alongside railways if you're after a relaxing, flat cycling experience. Similarly, if you spot meandering river on a map, look at the topography of the surrounding roads carefully. The river is either snaking between hills or through a canyon so nearby roads could be very hilly. On the other hand, it could've eroded the river banks to form a floodplain, making the surrounding landscape is as flat as a pancake. Applying year 6 physical and human geography in real life; stay in school, kids.
Jot down town or village names and the distances into the ride where you will find them. It can be reassuring (or vital) to know when the next refuelling stop will come up if you decide to skip or miss the nearest one.
If you are travelling by yourself then you may need to do more research if you want to leave your heavy bike lock at home. Use Google Street View to find cafes or pubs with outdoor seating so you can refuel in peace with one eye on your prized bike. At a pinch, you can always dig into some fish and chips outside the shop.
Have a few contingency plans in the bag if you can. Are there train stations along the way and do trains run regularly around the time you expect to pass through? Is your ride a loop and, if so, can it be shaped like a figure of eight or butterfly shape? You can then decide along the way if you want to cut out a big chunk of the ride.
Do you have a supportive friend or partner who owes you a favour? Perhaps you can call them for a lift home in desperate times?
This rings particularly true for multi-day rides. A good start is having more than one method of navigation, preferably include one that does not need any batteries. Perhaps consider riding in an area with plenty of road options so if there's flooding or a landslide for example, you can always make a minor rather than a 30 km diversion.
Try to plan plenty of refuelling stops or if you are only passing through one town, make sure there are a few shops there or you'll be in trouble if a shop doesn't exist anymore or is shut one day a week exactly when you need it to be open.
All the tips in this blog are collated from experience and we hope our past misfortune can be your gain. As with anything, the more you practise, the better you get. We won't let you go just yet as next week's blog will be about what to take on your really long cycle rides.
Most tyre brands offer options with puncture resistance. They will have features to resist cuts to the tyre side walls and / or resist sharp objects penetrating the entire tyre tread. Depending on where you anticipate cycling, these might be worth investing in.
Whatever tyres you've got, you will still find little flints or stones stuck in them from time to time. Remember that a puncture isn't about damage to the tyre but to the inner tube inside it. So check your tyres regularly and prise out any flints or other detritus to minimise the chance of them eventually working their way through.
The inner tube doesn't normally get taken out to be checked on so if you're changing your tyres and the tubes are coming out anyway, give them a quick visual once over. You may find some abrasive marks that haven't caused a puncture yet but are a useful warning about debris that has found its way into the rim or tyre. You'll be far better off sorting out the problem in the comfort of your home rather than by the side of the road on a cold February night.
Believe it or not, not changing the tyres and inner tubes correctly is a common culprit of repeated punctures. Do it right to avoid pinching or ripping the inner tubes; make sure there is no debris on the inside of the tyre or rim; check that the offending "puncturer" is out of the tyre and make sure you have the correct size inner tubes to compliment the tyres or vice versa. Treat yourself to our subsidised bike maintenance course here.
Think about the common causes of punctures: sharp objects going through the tyres and pinch puncture from hitting potholes. You can avoid these by choosing the line you take on the road or trail carefully. Avoid riding through a gutter full of road grits and often unseen glass and other debris, and be better prepared to steer away from potholes by focusing your vision sufficiently far ahead.
If there's nothing to puncture, then it's job done. Solid tyres is aptly named, they are solid unlike normal tyres which are pneumatic systems. The ride quality will normally be different though so don't rush to get a pair and think they will ride exactly the same. Some brands are now calling the tyres "airless" tyres instead of solid tyres.
This is not guaranteed avoidance advice and probably only really makes a difference if your tyres are really under inflated. But without enough air in the inner tubes, if you hit a pothole, the tube will be pinched between the tyre and the rim. This usually results in a pair of small, clean cut slits on the tube, hence its nickname, the snake bite.
Call us superstitious but mention the p-word and it will come for you. Don't gloat about how you haven't had a puncture in 10 months because you just might wake the sleeping beast.
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Have a clear goal for the route you're planning. Are you looking for the shortest route, fastest route or quietest route? Do you need to cycle via certain locations to pick up shopping or avoid a closed bridge, for example? Perhaps you are planning a challenging ride in the countryside or trying to draw a dinosaur with your GPS?
Whatever you're looking for, you should gauge your own ability and experience. Be realistic with the difficulty and the complexity of the route.
You'll be in for a shocker if you gauge your ride simply by the distance and ignore the elevation you gain. Your riding time can quickly double if you didn't factor in the hills.
How often do you have to make a turn along your route? Making more turns will slow your average speed down and you will have to accelerate after the turn so your use of energy is not as efficient as it could be. This is mostly applicable to urban areas. If you're spoiled with a few options, consider taking the route with less turns.
Unless you have a GPS device to guide you (or an incredible memory), less turns means less chances of getting lost too. For a first time route in a city, it's also much easier to stick to the route when the turns are at T-junctions that will force you to choose a direction rather than having to remember when to turn off into a side road.
There are four main types of resources to help your route planning: people, hard copies of maps / guidebooks, online maps / photos and mobile apps. Cross referencing between a few resources usually yields the best results.
Everyone has to start somewhere. Offer your help to get a non-cyclist get started, maybe pointing them to our last blog since beginner cyclists will have many questions. You can advise them on what type of bike they should consider and what accessories they may need. They won't necessarily need or want the same things you do so listen to what they're saying. Go shopping with them; sometimes bike shops have too many options and can feel dauntingly teccy for the uninitiated. Plus the sales staff may be keen to sell something that's not strictly essential so your experience will be valued.
It works and you don't need to condition your friends like Pavlov did with his dogs. Offer loads of encouragement to reassure them that they can cycle. Ask them about their first ride and congratulate them on it. Or go on a ride with them to offer support and be their guide.
Cycling is satisfying, practical and basically fun. If you make a point of always arriving to meet friends on a bike, on time and with a smile on your face, they'll start to wonder if they should give it a go.
There's a range of travelling distances in cities where cycling is certainly faster than waiting for and using public transport. Time is precious so point out to your friends they could be spending a lot less of it waiting and not knowing when they might get to their destination. And not only will their journey be a knowable length of time but it will have cost them nothing into the bargain.
There is a reason corporate companies spend money on product placement; it works! Maybe leave the odd glossy bike mag open on a page with a particularly irresistible illustraion. Perhaps slip in some cycling related puns in your texts. If you find out what works, let us know in the comments section!
Keep talking about cycling and how great it is. Send them bike-themed birthday cards (even if it's not their birthday). Get a bike tattoo. Buy them a bike chain keyring or a cycle-themed tea towel. Whatever it takes! You'll be running the risk of becoming a nuisance by now but don't give up!
Team up with your other friends who cycle and alienate those who don't. Occasionally forget to invite the bikeless friends to meet ups or maybe meet up with them but go off on your bikes and leave them behind. Or just exclude them from the conversation by using cycling lingo to bamboozle their non-cycling brains.
No one's actually advocating any bullying here – we're all nice people and friends are friends! But get past what may feel like fierce resistance, turn a non-cyclist into a cyclist and they'll probably thank you for life (not to mention go on to spread the word themselves).
The answer depends on where and how much you intend to ride. There's no point getting a mountain bike or BMX bike if you want to start commuting to work by bike on the roads. Similarly, it's no good getting a road bike with skinny tyres if you also intend to use it for countryside escapes on trails where the surface can get muddy or gravelly.
Again, the answer depends on how much you are going to be riding. However, even if you are not going to be using it a lot, it's inadvisable to aim for the cheapest bike your money can buy. Invest a little more and you'll enjoy it more (and consequently use it more). But for under £350, you'll get a good, reliable bike and that means the ride quality should be comfortable and the components shouldn't wear out after a few rides. Second hand bikes will usually deliver great value for money; check out our blog for advice.
Absolutely not, plenty of cyclists don't. Lycra is comfortable if the rides are longer and when the weather is hotter. But cycling in your civvies means you can hop on and off the bike with minimum fuss (and if you commute by bike, you don't have to change before you get to your desk).
This is an area where it's worth spending a little, but of course the cost of the lock should be proportional to the cost of the bike. Look for the label certifying locks that are Bronze, Silver or Gold standard and read our blog about how to beat the bike thieves.
With us of course! We are London based and work with selected boroughs who sponsors cycle training for those who live, work or study in the borough so that the training is FREE to you! There are other training providers around the country too to give you expert help to get you pedalling.
There are risks associated with everything we do and of course this includes every form of transportation from walking, cycling, driving to travelling on a plane. The National Standard for cycling we teach at our cycle training is intended to help cyclists to cycle more safely. There is training that's geared to complete beginners as well as experienced cyclists. And of course, there are plenty of on-road routes that avoid busy junctions and bus lanes. If you're willing to go slightly out of your way, you can pretty much get anywhere by bike in London, without needing to share space with HGVs and hurrying taxis. Again, our instructors can help with advice on quiet ways and route planning. You don't know what you don't know so when in doubt, get expert help!
The answer is always yes. The question should be where you should go for a bike ride. Having a cycling buddy will be really appreciated by beginner cyclists. Experienced cyclists can usually learn something along the way too by helping beginners.
Not all beginner cyclists are slow but we were all beginners once so if in a group, the slowest should be given due consideration. If you are walking and your friend has a foot injury, you're not going to leave them behind, right? Always be aware of your surroundings and where your friends are during the ride to ensure you are not split up.
You probably are but that's how you learn from scratch. No one has all the answers to every cycling related question (though we're doing our best!) so we should keep asking questions and keep helping each other.


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The field of counselling has interested Mohammed since his A Levels. His time spent at the Citizens Foundation, where he taught Mathematics and English to under-privileged children, allowed him to not only be a teacher but also a mentor for children who needed personal support. It instilled within him an understanding of the needs of children when looking up to those around them.
After graduating from Nixor College, Mohammed joined IBA to pursue a Bachelor of Science (Economics/Mathematics Major). During his degree, he started interning at Special Olympics Pakistan where he coached Basketball to differently abled children. His extreme devotion and love for children caused his contract to be extended to a full year. One of the biggest achievements for Mohammed during his tenure in Special Olympics was when he got selected as a Unified Partner to represent Pakistan in the Special Olympic World Games Los Angeles where they came 2nd being awarded silver medals.
Mohammed is an Academic Counsellor for Physics and Law at Cedar College and he believes that such a platform provides a safe forum for students in the prime phase of their development to seek out assistance from those with apt experience. By monitoring each student's progress, he feels that he can derive appropriate guidelines for each student so that they can tackle the various struggles they face in their academics.
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Reports: March 10, 2018
On 14 February 2018 MGA at the UN attended the launch of UN Women's new report entitled, 'Turning Promises into Action: Gender Equality in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development'. Considered to be the first of its kind, this report considers the intersectionality of gender across all of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
So what does the report reveal?
UN Chief of Research and Data, Shahra Razavi, presented some of the major findings of the report. Despite the illusion of progress we still have far to go. Extraordinary measure must happen to address the gender gap.
The report focused on micro data, taking specific information from Columbia, Nigeria, Pakistan and the United States. Significantly, the report reveals that there is a growing disparity between women who are poor and women who have access to greater resources.
Reflections on the report from four distinguished panelists
The launch of the report included a vibrant, thought provoking panel discussion which consisted of distinguished panelists including Fernando Filguiera, Adebtayo Olukoshi, Gita Sen and ably moderated by Nermeen Shaikh. These panelists engaged in a dialogue about the intersectionality of the SDG's, current disaggregated data, women and poverty, the concept of universality, multiple disadvantages and ways to address the gender disparity as we move into the future.
L-r: Fernando Filguiera, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Nermeen Shaikh, Adebtayo Olukoshi, Gita Sen
Turning Promises into Action
A key issue is the need for better data. The need for current data, monitoring progress for women across all ages, over every country, over a long period of time was identified as critical. The reader is challenged not to be 'gender blind'. It was noted that 6 out of 17 of the Sustainable Development Goals have no specific indicators tracking progress for women and girls. There needs to be a revolution in data, which will then enable the reality of women's experiences to be fully understood and appropriately responded to.
The report also argues for greater accountability, calling for transformative policies which allocate funding to currently chronically underfunded infrastructure for women and girls. The report places a spotlight on the predicament of poor, rural and remote areas in which women and girls are currently being left behind. Primarily, there is a need for public sector investment.
A key action stressed by Gita Sen concerned the role of civil society. Sen petitioned civil society to broaden their perspective and look closely at data and to not only focus on shadow reporting but bring in outsiders who can speak to the experience. The High Level Political Forum was noted a s being a place of serious accountability with civil society being encouraged to vibrantly engage.
Inside the Report
You can access the entire report online. The report provides a huge spectrum of information through a gendered lens. Helpful sections include being able to view individual country data with fact sheets which are downloadable. Chapter 3 is interesting as it breaks down each of the Sustainable Development Goals through a gender lens. There is also a section on who is being left behind, indicating those particularly vulnerable to poverty and disadvantage. The report also focuses on violence against women and girls and makes some valuable recommendations.
Mercy Global Action at the UN recommends this report to all readers who wish to gain insight into the issue of gender and the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Hi To all you Traders,
Today i became depressed to see 2 things on the Internet that i hope is just a joke.
1 firstly The end of MT4..
is this a f-ing joke .? one of the MAIN reasons i used MT4 is because it does not load .DLL's
2 Second is this..
Looks like the NSA have got some NEW hacking tools to TEST
Now this twerp can spy on us even more...!!!
Please tell me MT4 is not going in next few years....please.
Mt4 is outdated architecture that is being phased out in favour of Mt5. This first step simply means that no new Mt4 servers can be created; existing servers will continue to be serviced.
However, at some point those servers will fill up - Tickmill UK, for example, has three Mt4 servers already. At that point the broker will need to start opening Mt5 servers (or some other platform) or start turning customers away.
SO can you perform Hedging on MT5..? or disable Loading of .DLL's? and what do you mean outdated It does its job i thought they created MT5 to add the Extra functionality that MT4 lacks so when you say outdated would the FIX protocol be outdated too And SWIFT because you Know the NSA Monitors these.???
MY Worry is WHY METAQUOTES would only use Microsoft Product for this platform as Windows is the most Hacked Exploited OS Why not run Natively on BSD, REDHAT etc..?
I don't use Mt5, so I can't give details. I've messed about with the android version and it's almost identical to Mt4. Other than moving a few menu options, I couldn't see any immediate differences.
When I talk about Mt4 being outdated, though, I mean 'under the hood'. The code was written 12 years ago, and changing that stuff without breaking things is very difficult. My understanding is that there are things that simply cannot be added to Mt4, simply because the legacy code does not allow it. This is why there are certain instruments that are Mt5 only.
It makes sense that Metaquotes would not want to run two separate systems forever, any more than Microsoft wants to be stuck updating old versions of windows forever.
I think you will find that it's the Brokers Don't want to pay License Fee for 2 platforms Nothing to do with Updating as MetaQuotes are Making Money from 2 Platforms...!!!! Nothing needs adding to MT4 it is fine as it is it does not need Extra stuff added That is Why They Created MT5 for those People. Security updates yes,
Then this Really Won't affect you Don't worry about it thanks for your input tho.
The more Informed we are The better our judgement is....>
Its Turning into a Tech WAR ...
This May well be The Start of WW3 / Technical WAR
we have to admit mate, it's been around for a while.. you can't deny that.but , IT'S NOT BROKE. so . it doesn't need to be fixedthe question is will they scrap it in favour of MT-5if they do... We'll adapt i guess
You can always run VIRTUAL if you wish on a Linux Based System
oh.. I JUST THOUGHT I'D SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE for a laugh
one of the ads that babypips puts on the right side over there
You gotta love how Expert option creates ads
and the fact that she has a really nice........... TOP hehehas nothing to do with it... huhLMFAO
I mean when woman trade, they ALWAYS sit around like this (as you do)... (it's just normal.. huh ) hehe
Yes it has been around for so long should tell you something Remember Nokia 3210 and thatthere still doing there job And not getting Hacked like the Newer updated Smartphones are..
Its still gona run Windows Binary's and other Vulnerabilities through WINE..
Yes we will adapt But the point is Big Players and Hackers are tying to Corrupt still and now they can do it much easier.
You said you was an IT Guy do you Have the Shadow Brokers Files I Have and ive seen What the NSA can do.
Since the leak of it Im guessing Russia And other countries like china all have there versions
hehe 3220 , mate, that's nothingRemember Nokia 3810 Mate.. what a phone huha phone to rival all phones hehe
now the question is... did yours have SNAKE or SNAKE II ? hehe
I here you mate, I bloody here you hehe
Yes, I IS AN I.T. GUY hehethat's the technical and official job description BY THE WAY........... "I.T. GUY "
No i don't have themI Have not seen what NSA can do, I beleive that's a US thing.. right
here in Australia we once had the NCA, I've seen what they can do and i've personally seen what ASIO can doand i'll leave it at that
but no i don't have the files
Yes NSA American Security Agency There Hacking Teams software they used to hack and spy got leaked I downloaded the files to Compare with The Metasploit Framework And lets just say The NSA's software is A lot Better. Basically Now they Have another excuse to spy and Hack computer Networks.No matter where you are...!
With more updated tools.
For All You Noobs Take NOTE..
Thank You to Mark Chapman for explaining.. The Manipulations
The theory appears impressive doesn't it. The actuality is another kettle of fish altogether.It's really not much use to anyone however unless he paints a full picture of the 100 level with clarity of structure, context & filler.
There will be just as many knock outs in those prospective or potential set ups as knock in's, & the structure will play a large part in determining whether or not that situation not only sets up as described, but plays out successfully. You can neutralise most of those situations by siding with context majority of the time.
In trending or established directional moves, you won't need to worry too much about getting mugged like that. Just take a look at last week's usdjpy 112 level to see what I mean.
I'll flog you a far better & much more consistent workhorse that that for $297 per month!
What are you saying @corin
I don't understand what your trying to say?
Define & compare the stats & results of trading breakouts & pullbacks within the context of a trending structure to those trading breakouts & pullbacks within a ranging structure.
My Post was to show new traders whats happening when there stops are being taken out and when the price seems to be consolidating.
I have never mentioned Trading in a Range WTF are you on Pal .
And i defo wouldn't be giving you $297 a month either.
I suppose allowance should be made given the fact you're still wearing those rose tinted glasses.Research your links a bit more carefully next time pal
Whats your Point corin Your talking a load of balls What you mean research your links.? What Links.?
Get to the point or just go away.
So the videos i posted are not brand new But still relevant
I don't understand what it is your trying to say?
I take it you have already done this and are now going to post the results..?
i don't trade breakout or retraces so i couldn't give o toss either way
The beginner's guide to FX trading


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The Arizona Center for Rural Health (AzCRH) serves Arizona through its core mission to improve the health and wellness of Arizona's rural and underserved populations. It houses programs including the State Office of Rural Health (AzSORH), the Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (AzFlex), the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (AzSHIP), Arizona First Responders Initiative (FR-CARA), the Western Region Public Health Training Center (WRPHTC), AzCRH Navigator Consortium, Students Helping Arizona Register Everyone (SHARE), and the Prescription Drug Misuse & Abuse Initiative.
AzCRH serves rural Arizona by:
- Providing education, technical assistance, data and analysis to rural partners, hospitals, and providers to help them adapt to the rapidly changing rural health environment and address unmet rural health needs;
- Training, recruiting and retaining health professionals for rural practice;
- Collecting, synthesizing and disseminating data to inform providers, policymakers and consumers about legislation, regulation, programs and grant opportunities to improve rural health access and outcomes.
The National Rural Health Association has presented Agnes Attakai, MPA, director of health disparities outreach and prevention education for the Arizona Center for Rural Health, the Rosemary McKenzie Legacy Award for her work as a champion of health equity in Arizona and nationally to reduce health disparities among Arizona's Native Americans. » Read more.


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Notification of admission to the second-round of the applications process has been distributed by email. We thank everyone who applied to the college for the class entering in July 2018 for their interest and hard work on the application.
Deep Springs welcomes applications from all qualified students, regardless of gender, race, citizenship, or nationality. This includes present and potential DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients. Every admitted student receives a full scholarship for tuition, room, and board.
The educational experience at Deep Springs is unlike any other. Determining which students will be invited to enroll is one of the most important and difficult tasks the college undertakes each year. We receive between 180 and 250 applications each year, from which we select fourteen or fifteen potential students who we think are most likely to thrive at Deep Springs. All students receive a full scholarship for tuition, room, and board.
Beyond grades or test scores, competitive applicants should be able to demonstrate curiosity, an ability to reflect upon themselves, a strong work ethic, and clear communication skills. All of these traits are necessary to succeed in the Three Pillars of our educational program: academics, labor, and self-governance. It is also important that an applicant be interested in pursuing a life of service to humanity after Deep Springs, and that they have a sense of how the college would help them achieve this goal.
There is no single type of student that we look for, nor any single criterion that we use in making decisions. Instead, we try to get as complete a view as possible of each applicant before deciding if they are a good "fit" for Deep Springs and if Deep Springs is a good "fit" for them.
As a result, our application process spans several months and is more involved than that of many other schools. The deadline for the initial application is in early November. Applicants are then notified in December if they will be invited to visit and interview at the college during the winter. Interviews are conducted by the Applications Committee (ApCom), a group of students, staff, and faculty who are responsible for choosing the next incoming class. Decisions are announced in April, and new students arrive at the college in July. Go to "How to Apply" for more information.


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Located in North East Wales and bordering Cheshire, Clwyd is a popular visitor destination. The sandy beaches and arcades of Rhyl attract many holidaymakers each year whilst the west of the county with its links into Snowdonia National Park is more rural. The historic town of Conwy is home to the smallest house in Britain, and beautiful medieval walls which are really well preserved.
At Llangollen the Canal with its boats is very popular, and the town is best known for its Eisteddfod held each year and featuring the best of Welsh and international voices. Take the Llangollen Steam Railway on a panoramic trip over the Horseshoes Pass and along the Dee Valley. The town of Prestatyn is a popular place for visitors with its beaches and location at the northern end of the Offa's Dyke Path.


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Last night Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star Masika Kalysha took to Twitter in utter excitement to announce the birth of her and Fetty Wap's daughter.
She's here. I've never seen anything so perfect in my entire life. I'm so in love with you #KBM.
— masika kalysha (@masikakalysha) March 30, 2016
I can't believe she's ours ???
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Best day of my life @fettywap ❤ #KBM
— masika kalysha (@masikakalysha) March 30, 2016
The Shade Room captured a picture from Masika's snapchat holding her tiny widdle baby. So adorable!
Back in December, a six month pregnant Masika shocked fans, announcing the "Trap Queen" rapper was the father of her unborn child. The situation wasn't without it's drama but the two are on friendly terms and seem to moving forward for their new baby.
Major congrats to Masika and Fetty!


text: Hi, I've been using the Supercard dstwo since it's release and I've noticed a problem in the touch screen calibration. In games everything is fine, but inside the supercard's navigation menu and while running some homebrew, the touch screen registers my stylus about one inch down and right to where it actually is. This was an annoyance but not a massive problem until recently, as I'm trying to run some homebrew which needs to use a keyboard and the way the screen registers where my stylus is makes it impossible to press the 1,q,a and z keys. I'm using a DSi XL so I was wondering if its maybe somthing to do with the screen being bigger than what the software was made for? I'm using the latest Firmware and its been happening since the first version. Does any one have any ideas on how to fix this? If its any use the specific homebrew I'm trying to run is dsvnc but it happens with pretty much everything that uses the touch screen. Cheers


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On the 7th November 2014, Matara, a very special and important place for Rory, hosted a pop-up Caribbean supper as a benefit for Rory's Well, particularly to support the villages through the Ebola crisis. As local markets have been closed and farmers have not been able to harvest their crops, there was a real danger of severe food shortages and starvation. With the money raised, all the villages supported by Rory's Well have been supplied with rice, and hygiene products to help keep them safe from Ebola. Thank you everyone for your generosity!
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The Total Data Protection Plan is made up of three distinct features that make this the most complete and reliable server data backup option available to your business:
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Dr. Werner Zedelius, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; former member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE
Prof. Dr. Christina Weiss, Associate Chairwoman; Former State Minister at the Federal Chancellery for Media and Culture, Publicist, Honorary Professor for Comparative Studies
Roya Ahmadi, Roya Ahmadi, Allianz Deutschland AG, Head of Claims for North-West, Germany.
Chairwoman of the association "Allianz für Kinder und Jugend", North-West, Germany.
Emilio Galli Zugaro, former Director of Group Communications of Allianz SE, Chaiman Methodos S.p.A.
Prof. Dr. Harold James, Professor of Economic History at Princeton University and Professor of International Affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
Basil Kerski, Political Scientist and Director of the European Solidarity Centre in Gdansk
Dr. Gottfried Langenstein, ARTE President and Director of the ZDF European satellite programs
Prof. Dr. Susan Neiman, Philosopher and Director of the Einstein Forum Potsdam
Esra Küçük, Managing Member of the Board of Trustees
Michael M. Thoss, former managing member of the Board of Trustees
Dr. Henning Schulte-Noelle, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees; former Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Allianz SE
Dr. Michael Albert, former member of the Board of Allianz Private Krankenversicherungs-AG
Dr. Diethart Breipohl, former member of the Board of Allianz AG
Prof. Dr. iur. Dr. h. c. Manfred Erhardt, former President of Deutsche Schillergesellschaft, former Science Senator
Dr. Georg Frhr. v. Gumppenberg, former Director of Allianz Kunstversicherungen
Ambassador Prof. Wolfgang Ischinger, chairman of the Munich Security Conference
Prof. Dr. Claudio Magris, author and translator
Dr. Gerhard Rupprecht: former Chairman of the Board of Allianz Deutschland AG (ADAG) († 8.8.2014)
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Family LIBELLULIDAE
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We bring a little rainbow of happiness through community inspired and created gift boxes to help children suffering under the cloud of life limiting illness.
Reuseful UK would like to introduce you to a concept to brighten the lives of children experiencing long term illnesses within Fenland.
Many children experiencing long term debilitating illnesses do not have the same opportunities as other children. Their lives often involve hospital visits, continual medical treatment and poor health. Many lack opportunities for making personal choices, social inclusion and spending time with others to do fun activities and play. This has a negative impact on the mental health of many young people, together with their families which isolates them further.
Our successful pilot project has seen 25 children in Fenland receiving a 'Box of Rainbows' with the last few boxes set to be delivered in the next few months. Typically packs have included a selection of craft kits, felt, fabrics, glue, coloured paper, card, cork, pipe cleaners, pom poms, wool and some creative ideas sheets to provide inspiration.
This has given 25 families the opportunity to play, be creative, have a sensory experience, which we hope has enabled them to have fun while spending time with a loved one who helps them.
Boxes were allocated to 5 for each of the market towns within Fenland – Chatteris, March, Whittlesey and Wisbech and the remaining 5 allocated where most needed.
We have appreciated your support in reaching out to those families that have benefitted and thank you for sharing and liking our Facebook page.
We are now seeking funding to roll out the project regionally and then nationally. If you would like any further information, please feel free to contact the Enquiries team on 0560 364 9391.


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Suits Season 5 Episode 4 : No Puedo Hacerlo
Harvey steps outside his usual area of expertise, in order to take a case from a client who has a special tie to the firm. Mike and Zane work their class-action case together, but Mike learns they have different ideas about what constitutes a win - for themselves, and for their clients. And Donna counsels Louis on the best way to settle a feud.
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Beer Can Chicken
|Serving Per Recipe: 8
|Amount Per Serving
|Calories 470
|% Daily Value*
|Total Fat 26g
|40 %
|Saturated Fat 13g
|65 %
|Cholesterol 90g
|30 %
|Sodium 1140mg
|48 %
|Total Carbs 32g
|11 %
|Dietary Fiber 4g
|16 %
|Sugars 2g
|Protein 27g
|Vitamin A %
|Vitamin C %
|Calcium %
|Iron %
|*Percent Daily Values are based
on a 2,000 calorie diet.
|cups diced PERDUE® SHORT CUTS® Carved Chicken Breast, Grilled, (16 oz.)
|can (28 ounces) green enchilada sauce
|(6 inch) corn tortillas
|ounces shredded Cheddar/Jack or Mexican cheese blend
|can (7 ounces) diced green chilies
|can (2.25 ounces) sliced black olives, optional
| Chopped fresh tomatoes and cilantro, optional
|Preheat oven to 400° F. Dip 6 corn tortillas in enchilada sauce and place slightly overlapping in bottom of lightly greased baking dish. Top with 1/2 of the shredded chicken. Spread 1/3 of the cheese over the chicken. Add 1/3 of the diced green chilies and black olives, if desired.
|Repeat the layering one more time then top with remaining tortillas, cheese, chilies and olives, dipping the corn tortillas in the enchilada sauce for each layer.
|Bake at 400° F for 25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with fresh chopped tomatoes and cilantro, if desired.
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Can't cook? Here's the five best kitchen hacks to whip up a healthy meal fast
Whether you want to save money on food or want to improve your health, cooking at home is a no-brainer. But what if you have zero cooking skills?
Cook at home, lose weight: Why the 'trick' to health is simpler than you think
Being healthy for life starts in the kitchen.
Healthiest ways to cook eggs, chicken, salmon and more
Cook without hitting your heart or your waistline.
Six ways to avoid food poisoning this Christmas
It's the most common time of year to eat dodgy food.
Grill or fry: What's the healthiest way to cook meat?
Both are fine if you skimp on the oil.
Guilt-free: 15 low-calorie snacks perfect for TV binge watching
You can munch your way to a better body.
The healthiest ways to cook with oil
We know that oil is high in calories but we also know that cooking without it can lead to bland, sticky dishes
Are your favourite TV cooking shows making you fat?
Nutritionist Lee Holmes ranks recipes from Australia's favourite prime-time programs
Warning home cooks: the longer you spend cooking, the greater your heart disease risk
We're often told that home cooking is key if we want to keep in shape and protect our hearts. After all, cooking from scratch means we can control how much fat, sugar and salt we add to meals.


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Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :There's no chip on our shoulder! New Zealand Listener, 6 September 1986.
Reference Number: C-133-133
Shows an American general in military uniform, about to flick Prime Minister David Lange off his epaulette. Bob Hawke, the Australian Prime Minister is hiding in the American's breast pocket.
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Disease Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Diabetic Kidney Disease
Protocol Title A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter, eventdriven phase III study to investigate the efficacy and safety of finerenone, in addition to standard of care, on the progression of kidney disease in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus and the clinical diagnosis of diabetic kidney disease (16244 Fidelio-DKD)
Principal Investigator Alan Perlman, MD
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Study Status Open for Enrollment
Brief Summary of the Protocol The purpose of this study is to find out whether finerenone, an investigational drug (not approved by the Food and Drug Administration), is effective and safe in treating subjects with diabetes mellitus type 2 and Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) along with their regularly prescribed medication.
Finerenone, the study drug, works by blocking the effects of aldosterone, a hormone that is related to the progression of kidney disease as well as heart disease, in individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2.
Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a chronic disease in which the body cannot properly use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels in the body; or, it does not produce enough insulin, which usually leads to increased blood sugar levels and other complications. DKD is a complication affecting the kidneys of subjects with diabetes mellitus type 2. DKD can progress to kidney failure, called End Stage Renal Disease, which is treated by dialysis or kidney transplantation.
Potential candidates are males or females, 18 years or older, with diabetes mellitus type 2 and DKD. Participants will be randomized (like flipping a coin), into 1 of 2 possible study-treatment groups, either receiving finerenone or a placebo (inactive substance). Neither the participant nor the study staff will know if the participant is receiving study drug or placebo. Participation in this study will last approximately 3 years and 3 months, and will include a minimum of 15 visits to The Rogosin Institute.
The study involves a screening phase, the study treatment period, and a follow up period (if applicable). Physical exams, vital signs, blood and urine tests, electrocardiograms and questionnaires will be performed at all or some of the study visits.
Potential Benefits There is no guarantee that participants will receive direct benefit from this study. However, participation in this study may help others get a better treatment for their kidney disease in the future and allow researchers to learn more about how DKD can be delayed or managed.
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Upwork Rising Talent- How to gain it
Upwork Rising Talent: Hi, whats up all? Today i m here for a most important thing to discuss with all of you. Specially this is for the freshers who want to work in different market place mainly in Upwork.
Every freelancer know about upwork. Upwork is the biggest area of hiring freelancer. Here peoples post jobs from any where in the world by creating profile and freelancers get job by applying. To get a job a freelancer must prove himself/herself first.
Now a days in upwork it is little bit tough to get job for freshers. Sometimes they did not get job by completed some small works though.
There is new program upwork has started for freshers which is called RISING TALENT.
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Hey guys! It is Wednesday again and you know what that means...we need Pinterest more than ever! Here are my favorite Top 5 DIY Home Projects for the week! Be sure to follow me on Pinterest!
I always see utensil dividers such as this at thrift stores like Goodwill. It would be great to display grandma's handwritten recipes as the background and perhaps hang measuring spoons from the "top shelf."
Last week I featured a stenciled wall and now here we seeing a stenciled concrete floor! Just don't do both at the same time.
I love the "tin" look to this accent wall. I'm sure you could do the same thing with "frameless" frames and scrapbook paper!
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A good thrift store or garage sale find plus an old incomplete set of China equals a really cute dessert stand!
I am a huge fan of upcycling! By taking old magazines and rolling the pages, you can create bowls, trivets and frames! Just look how it brings color to the drab "vanilla ice" paint of the wall.


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Retinal surgery volume rose 22.3 percent year over year.
The system is the first non-laser automated cataract capsulotomy device to gain US approval.
At least four companies are in various stages of developing these lenses.
Copycat drugmakers no longer have to wait until after approval to give notice to biologic producer.
Commissioner told US lawmakers that adding two generic options nearly halves cost of branded drug.
The medical association adopted a policy calling for drugmakers to include the suggested retail prices of drugs in consumer ads.
The proposed development would accommodate about 1,500 employees.
The filtering system is designed to deliver preservative-free drops from preserved multidose products.
The surgeon owned a private medical practice for almost 20 years.
The company plans to submit a new drug application for Roclatan in the first half of 2018.
The implantable, permanent sensor measures intraocular pressure throughout the day in glaucoma patients.
The drug's FDA target action date was Sept. 8, 2017.
The company agreed to pay $2.15 million for future royalties on the technology, which Ellex acquired in 2014.
jCell uses retinal progenitor cells to rescue diseased retinal cells.
The division could be worth $2 billion, according to reports.
The company said a trial is underway for a presbyopia-correcting version.
The cataract equipment market will total $1.55 billion in 2017
Global revenues for ophthalmic lasers will total $422 million in 2017.
Novartis owns the Pataday brand, acquiring it with its purchase of Alcon.
His early work at Harvard helped lay the foundation for LASIK refractive surgery.
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Texas Residency
Whether or not you qualify as a Texas Resident for tuition purposes will determine the rate you are charged for tuition (in-state or out-of-state). The Legislature for the state of Texas sets up standards for residency and establishing residency tuition. These standards are different and more rigorous than "normal" residency standards.


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Lisbon secrets — the beginning
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe, almost everyone that ever steeped foot in Europe was here at or at least used Lisbon for commerce.
There were Pre-Celtic tribes, then The Indo-European Celts invaded the Pre-Indo-European population. There are archaeological findings from the Phoenician, according to a legend Lisbon was even founded by Ulysses. It was great during the Roman Era but afterwards it was invaded by Sarmatians, Alans and Vandals, Visigothi and finally by Muslim forces.
In 1147 it was reconquered by the first Portuguese King Afonso Henriques, and in 1255 it became the capital of Portugal, a country that has some of the oldest defined borders (at least in its continental space).
From Lisbon departed the ships that were used by the Portuguese to go to Brazil, Africa, India and so many other places, it made it one of the richest cities in the old world with the trade in spices, slaves, sugar, textiles and other goods.
On the following centuries, Portugal lost its independence to Spain, regained it, lived through one of the worst earthquakes that are in our written memory, a tsunami, was invaded by Napoleon 3 times, the king fled to Brazil, there was a civil war, a regicide that brought us the Republic, a dictatorship that lasted 40 years, a peaceful revolution that took us of the dictatorship and finally the entry in the European Union in 1986.
All this makes Lisbon an amazing city, with remains of all of these either in the architecture in the archaeological pieces or even in the culture.
Nowadays, we have not only a big and interesting history but also a city with all the modern technologies, and amenities, a great night, amazing food and that has tourism as one of his biggest bet.
On the last couple of weeks and months, Lisbon was considered as one of the top cities to visit in near future, so and since I lived here for half of my life, I'll start writing not only about my trips out of here, but also about my city and some of her secrets, trying to help anyone that comes here.
So even if this is not a secret for anyone that knows a little bit about it or that goes to Wikipedia, this will be my first post on the "Secrets from Lisbon" category.
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